Santiago - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Santiago \s(a)-ntia-go, san-tiago\ is pronounced sahn-tee-AH-go. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "Saint James". A blended form of Saint Diego; Diego is a Spanish form of James. James the Greater (of the two apostles by that name) is the patron saint of Spain.

Santiago has 5 variant forms: Sandiago, Sandiego, Santeago, Santiaco and Santigo.

For more information, see also the related name Iago.

Santiago is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Santiago. Click here to compare Santiago with related baby names.